And I also repainted and reorganized our hobby/sewing room. I don't have pictures though, sorry!

And I did a faux quilted petticoat. No pics of that either.

So, what do I want to do in 2013? I have a lot of 18th century plans.

1) Secret project will be first - I don't want to post til it's done, but I'm really excited about it!

2) A redingote of some sort. I have red wool set aside for this

3) I really want to do Elizabeth Monroe's pink gown, but I haven't found the right fabric yet.

4) I have fabric for this costume from Mirror, Mirror, but I think I've been putting it off because the bodice is kind of corset-like and that is not my favorite thing to make.

5) I have striped fabric that would be perfect for this 1790s, so I'd like to do something like these.

6) I adore both of these, but I really want to do the cream and pink sacque. I have the cream silk taffeta for it. This was going to be for the Francaise dinner, but since I can't go now, I think it'll be for the Dress U Court Gown event.

7) I really want to finish this Sleepy Hollow windmill costume.

8) I have a fabric source for this and I think it would be fun to do!

9) Oswin from Doctor Who. I have the sneakers and a few other pieces. I'd have to make the dress since it was custom, not something they bought.

10) The aqua and white striped gown. I love this!

11) The PotC "peach" dress. I have the fabric for the over dress!

12) Sleepy Hollow riding outfit - I have a source for the underfabric (spoonflower) and I have the abalone buttons, but absolutely nothing else. Still, I love this one!

13) Maybe I'll also add a new regency gown in here somewhere.

So I actually did do pretty well on my 2012 costume to-do list, but then, I left it kind of vague in terms of 18th century and regency stuff.

I loved seeing what everyone did this year. My friends are so talented! Happy New Year!

9 comments:

Wonderful stuff! You've been much more prolific than me this year--I think the sum total of my costume accomplishments for the year will be my 19thc corset (assuming I finish it in the next 3.5 hours--still need to bind off the top and bottom, and I might add a few more bones first).

I'm trying to get my first regency dress done in time for ConFusion (MLK weekend in Detroit).

Speaking of the Regency: Your Spencer is The Cutest. Love it. I see what you mean about the sari overgown looking a little Edwardian, but then, fashion does tend to go in circles! I think it looks smashing for either century :).

Also I think I've just fallen madly in love with your Redingote fashion plate. This might be the year I get sucked into the 18th century, by way of wanting The Duchess's entire wardrobe.

I LOVE your spencer! It's absolutely my favorite piece.Right before your regency drawstring dress with the 'kind-of-Edwardian' Sari Overdress. I'd love to make something like this for the new year! And I agree with Annalee, fashion goes in circles..and it looks quite right for either century.Your plans for next year sound inspiring!I'd love to make something like your 'gothic' 18th century gown. I like your colour scheme for that one!I'm fascinated by the cream and pink sacque and look forward seeing progress on this one.

As for 2012 I haven't done much..I made a Red Riding Hood Cloak and dress.Plus my kids (4 and 5) got pretty good Halloween costumes!My son got a Monsters Inc. costume made of hand-dyed light green silk velvet (leftover from my Arwen Coronation!) appliqued with blue furry spots, lots of red felt spikes on back and long tail plus some scary teeth :)My daughter got a 'ghost pirate' girl costume. A dark blue silk taffeta dress with lots of ruffles, Sari-brocate bodice with gold laces and a black silk velvet belt with a gem bracelet as closure. and as scary/ghostly detail I sewed a rib cage made of white felt on the back of the dress!

I also started one of my all-time-favorites. The Titanic Jump dress.. but so far I'm still at the beading.

I plan on starting some new projects. But I don't have a to-do-list yet. Only the all-time-favorite ones.. like POTC wedding dress, this stunning Elizabeth blue gown,light blue Marie Antoinette with red belt and such :)But I really like to make something historic. Thinking about something 18th century..

Ohh.... SO many beautiful dresses! I'm totally impressed with how many outfits you made this year. You have such a great Georgian wardrobe! And I can't wait to see the projects on your 2013 to-do list come to life!